Digital Cameras for Kids

For really young children, the Vtech Kidizoom camera is a nice first camera, as it includes a good mixture of easy-to-use and fun features. However, it has little appeal for photographers beyond being a fun toy.

The PlaySport from Kodak is primarily a digital video camera, but its still image capabilities are good enough to provide basic photography options. This camera would especially be good for older children.

The best kids cameras include a wide variety of models, some of which are basically toys, while others are beginner-level models that are very easy to use. All of them are pretty inexpensive.

The U-Turn Digital Camera from Digital Blue features a segmented body, allowing for easy self portraits. Kids can apply any of 12 morphs after the image is taken.

If you were the kid who always had big ideas for building products using LEGO bricks, a new digital camera from Digital Blue and LEGO is for you.

Zink has teamed with Japanese toy maker Tomy to create the xiao TIP-521 instant print digital camera.

DXG introduces a cool horizontal camera body design and simulation of 3D on the LCD screen in its 5F9V dual camera. The still image capabilities of this model are hindered by a design flaw, but its video options are pretty fun to use. Older children probably will really enjoy this dual camera.